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Big Backpackers Hostel

2.0 star property

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8 Share Dorm - Mixed, Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)
Exterior
Family Ensuite Room (4 Adults)
Dining
Reception

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • Kitchen

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212 Elizabeth Street, Surry Hills, NSW, 2010
  • Place, World Square Shopping Centre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Hyde Park
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, International Convention Centre Sydney
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, Sydney, NSW (SYD-Kingsford Smith Intl.)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40yrs Only) (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8-Bed Female Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40yrs Only) (Female Only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 8-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40yrs Only) (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Single Ensuite Room

Single Ensuite Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(4 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Ensuite Room

Twin Ensuite Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Ensuite Room

Double Ensuite Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 16 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family Ensuite Room (4 Adults)

Family Ensuite Room (4 Adults)

  • 20 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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8 Share Dorm - Mixed, Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

8 Share Dorm - Mixed, Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

8 Share Dorm - Female Only, Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

  • 26 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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4 Share Ensuite Dorm (Age 18-40)

4 Share Ensuite Dorm (Age 18-40)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Backpackers Hostel Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Backpackers Hostel Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Backpackers Hostel Room With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Family BackpackersHostel Room(4 Person)With Private Bathroom

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 6 Bed Female Dormitory with Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

Bed in 6 Bed Mixed Dormitory with Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40)

  • 28 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 2-Bed Female Only Dormitory with Ensuite (Age 18-40yrs only)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed in 2-Bed Shared Male Dorm with Ensuite (Ages 18-40yrs)

  • 13 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 6-Bed Female Dormitory Room With Shared Bathroom (Age 18-40yrs Only) (Female Only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 2-Bed Shared Female Dormitory With Ensuite (Age 18-40yrs Only) (Female Only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 2-Bed Shared Male Dormitory With Private Bathroom (Ages 18-40yrs Only) (Male Only)

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Blackout curtains, free WiFi, bed sheets

Bed In 4-Bed Mixed Dormitory Room With Ensuite Bathroom (Age 18-40yrs Only) (Mixed Gender)

  • Sleeps 1
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Sydney

With a stay at Big Backpackers Hostel in Sydney (Surry Hills), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Hyde Park and Royal Botanic Gardens. .This hostel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Circular Quay and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from Sydney Opera House.
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What's nearby

  • Capitol Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • World Square Shopping Centre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Hyde Park - 5 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Sydney Town Hall - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • International Convention Centre Sydney - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

  • Capitol Square Light Rail Station - 4 min walk
  • Sydney Central Station - 5 min walk
  • Sydney Airport (SYD) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Single O - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Kiln - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yok Yor Thai Food Factory - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Paramount Coffee Project - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Storehouse - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Big Backpackers Hostel

Big Backpackers Hostel offers 37 air-conditioned accommodations with shared/communal kitchens and blackout drapes/curtains. Refrigerators and microwaves are provided.

Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Make yourself at home in one of the 37 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and microwaves. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms with showers are provided.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and a living plant wall. Additional features at this hostel include tour/ticket assistance, discounted use of a nearby fitness facility, and a vending machine.
Featured amenities include a computer station, multilingual staff, and luggage storage.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available

Food and drink

  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle tours
  • Books
  • Foosball table
  • Games
  • Library
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Coworking space

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (100 centimetre wide door)
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in room
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 4 floors
  • Built in 2002
  • Communal living room
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Living plant wall
  • Rooftop garden

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Mixer
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Toaster

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 9:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

This property only accepts guests between the ages of 18 and 40 in dormitory room types.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • A late check-out fee will be charged

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Property Registration Number 99099650914

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Big Hostel Surry Hills

Big Surry Hills

Big Hostel

Big Backpackers Hostel Surry Hills

Big Backpackers Hostel Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Big Backpackers Hostel Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 142 out of 410 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 156 out of 410 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 410 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 16 out of 410 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 410 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Gage

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in guy was nice, the room was hot and I learned from my roommate after I left that the AC started working after I left. There was a constant banging sound that I have no idea where it was coming from all hours of the day and late into the night. I told the room service person that I didn't want the room cleaned, and she shoved the door open and put a door holder then proceeded to vaccuum and start to clean the bathroom before finally agreeing to leave and stop cleaning when I requested no house cleaning service.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Thiago

Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Hana

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rattanasin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rattanasin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very nice
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chrystal

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was clean and staff were amazing
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Naba

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and spacious. Exactly what I needed on my budget. Staff were very helpfully when I needed them, definitely a must try accommodation for those on a budge. Can't wait to stay there again on my next visit
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Sooraj

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Ethan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hostel location was convinient.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very friendly! Great stay
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lakin

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Amirul

Travelled with family
Disliked: Amenities
The staff at check in was great, friendly and explained everything well. But I guess I didn’t do my due diligence to check what kind of hostel this is because it smells like weed at any time we enter the building. Also if you’re an old person and/or wearing hijab, people will stare at you if you walk through the main area so we just use the back entrance every time. We stayed at the family room with bathroom inside so it is okay but theres no soap i the shower. It did have hand soap dispenser so we used that. Overall if you know what you’re getting into, the price and location is great but i don’t think this is a place for a family.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Duchess Wade

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Internet was really fast. And staff was easily reachable even after reception hours
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great. Location was great, near train, bus, restaurants and park. Lots of bike rentals in the area too.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Arnizon

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbas

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Had a great time - highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Had a very good time staying here. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Patrick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great location, comfortable beds. Didnt like the fact you couldnt open a window in the dorm room.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Owal

Liked: Staff & service
Staff lovely at check-in and checkout, very helpful and informative. Facilities adequate for the stay, clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Juergen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great I do it again.
Stayed 20 nights in Jul 2025